Bentley University
Waltham, Massachusetts
46.72%
Admission Rate
Somewhat Selective
4,157 Undergraduates Enrolled
- Private nonprofit
- Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
- Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in
- Four-year, medium, highly residential
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Bentley University is a private university focused on business and located in Waltham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1917 as a school of accounting and finance in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, Bentley moved to Waltham in 1968. Bentley awards Bachelor of Science degrees in 14 business fields and Bachelor of Arts degrees in 11 arts and sciences disciplines, offering 36 minors spanning both arts and science and business disciplines. The graduate school emphasizes the impact of technology on business practice, and offers PhD programs in Business and Accountancy, the Bentley MBA with 16 areas of concentration, an integrated MS+MBA, seven Master of Science degrees, several graduate certificate programs and custom executive education programs.
Bentley's athletic teams compete in Division II of the NCAA (except for men's hockey, which competes in Division I) and are known collectively as the Bentley Falcons. They compete in the Northeast-10 Conference.
"Bentley University." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 February 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bentley_University.
Bentley's athletic teams compete in Division II of the NCAA (except for men's hockey, which competes in Division I) and are known collectively as the Bentley Falcons. They compete in the Northeast-10 Conference.
"Bentley University." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 February 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bentley_University.
Location
City
Waltham, Massachusetts
Locale
City: Small (population less than 100,000)
Region
New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT)
Academics
Predominant Degree Awarded
Predominantly bachelor's-degree granting
Highest Degree Awarded
Graduate degree
Most Popular Fields
| Field | % Students |
|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | 91.0% |
| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | 5.6% |
| Mathematics And Statistics | 1.1% |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 0.9% |
| Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | 0.6% |
| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | 0.4% |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | 0.2% |
| English Language And Literature/Letters | 0.1% |
Cost
Tuition
$51,830.00
Percentage Students Receiving Aid
48.74%
Average Net Cost After Aid
$38,986.00
Admissions
SAT Scores
1327
Composite Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 730 | 680 | 630 |
| Verbal | 680 | 640 | 600 |
ACT Scores
29
Cumulative Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 31 | 29 | 26 |
| English | 33 | 29 | 25 |
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